What parents need to know about Scarlet Fever & Strep A

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What parents need to know about Scarlet Fever & Strep A: As winter approaches, health officials are urging parents to be aware of the increased risk of Scarlet Fever and Strep A infections. These bacterial infections can cause a range of symptoms, including a sore throat, fever, and a distinctive rash. Early diagnosis and treatment […]

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Scarlet Fever Cases Surge 300% in UK: Expert Tips for Early Detection

Scarlet fever, a disease associated with the Victorian era, has resurged in the UK. As such, recent research has revealed the regions within the UK that have seen the most significant increase in cases. Health experts at NowPatient submitted Freedom of Information (FOI) requests to NHS trusts across the country to reveal which areas have […]

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Scarlet fever and streptococcal infections – What are they?

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Scarlet fever and streptococcal infections – What are they? What is a Streptococcal infection? These infections are caused by several strains of bacteria – the most common are streptococcus A and streptococcus B. These infections are extremely common and frequently responsible for sore throats experienced by millions of us every year. Most group A streptococcal […]

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Childhood diseases: How to identify them

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Childhood diseases: How to identify them: Following the recent rise in Strep A and Scarlet Fever cases, this article will help you quickly identify common childhood diseases. How to recognise and treat mumps, measles, scarlet fever and hand foot and mouth.  People of any age can catch mumps, it is an unpleasant disease, but can […]

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Streptococcal infections

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These infections are caused by several strains of bacteria – the most common are streptococcus A and streptococcus B. These infections are extremely common and frequently responsible for sore throats experienced by millions of us every year. Most group A streptococcal bacteria cause relatively mild skin and throat infections, and are responsible for common conditions […]

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Streptococcal A infection and Scarlet fever first aid

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Streptococcal A infection, invasive strep A and scarlet fever – what to look out for and what to do What is a Streptococcal infection? These infections are caused by several strains of bacteria – the most common are streptococcus A and streptococcus B. These infections are extremely common and frequently responsible for sore throats experienced […]

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